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Dr Randy CaleThe Saratogian |
Most of us have learned this the hard way: one bad night of sleep, and life feels heavier. Small problems grow teeth. Patience gets thin. Worries get...
Despite the incredibly strong research support, let me risk sounding old-fashioned for a moment: have we all gone mad? We now have infants and...
Summer should be fun. Let’s begin there. Children need a break from the long school year. They need relief from early mornings, homework battles,...
Here we are again, confronted by modern science confirming what wise parents, grandparents, teachers, and common sense have known for a long time:...
Everything matters. Not everything matters equally, of course. Some moments carry more weight than others. Some choices are small and forgettable,...
We live in a world that trains impatience and then acts surprised when everyone feels rushed, reactive, and vaguely offended by traffic lights. Food...
Most couples don’t fall apart in one dramatic moment. They erode over time, through small missed opportunities, repeated misunderstandings, and a...
Parenting has always required patience, wisdom, and consistency. But today, many parents feel like they are trying to raise grounded children in a...
Spend enough time around many households, or therapy offices, and you will hear a familiar and well-intentioned phrase: “Let’s talk about how...
When Good Intentions Create Painful Outcomes As a psychologist who has worked with families for decades, I am seeing a pattern that is difficult to...
Spring is a season of renewal. The days grow longer, energy returns, and many families begin thinking about new activities, sports, and opportunities...
I think it’s fair to say that many of us have had experiences working with others where leadership skills were lacking. Perhaps you’ve had a...
Let’s be honest — kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The...